Description

John Grover-Roybal
I am an experienced entertainment rights management professional residing in Brooklyn. I am interested in working for a company that provides a dynamic environment that challenges me to think on my toes and come up with creative solutions. I am looking for new experiences, a motivated team, and inspiring work.
(415) 377-5680  |  john.grover.roybal@gmail.com  |  462 Central Avenue Apt 3B, Brooklyn NY  11221

Education

Drexel University, Bachelor of Science | August 2014 | GPA: 3.42

Entertainment and Arts Management

Performing Arts Concentration Minor in Business

 

Work Experience

RIGHTS MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR, The Orchard Enterprises Inc, New Yor

March 2015- October 2018

·        Reviewed and approved content in The Orchard’s catalog for delivery to YouTube Content ID system, following set guidelines while maintaining a high level of speed and accuracy

·        Performed a variety of metadata and sound recording quality assurance projects, handling multiple queues of hundreds to thousands of sound recordings with various technical issues including user disputes, reference overlaps, and incorrect claims

·        Conducted outreach to and facilitated communication with dozens of other rightsholders to proactively resolve YouTube sound recording ownership conflicts

TALENT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT INTERN, Converge Media Group LLC, New York

Summer 2014

·        Managed social media presence and accounts for management agency

·        Facilitated communications between talent, agencies, and buyers

·        Maintained and updated schedules, invoices, and booking slips for talent

·        Assisted in creative brainstorming for developing income streams and potential projects for talent

ARTIST HANDLING AND EVENT MANAGER ForceField Project, Philadelphia

April-June 2014

·        Surveyed and prepared venue for event with attendance over 400

·        Assisted in set up of house sound equipment and artist load-in

·        Coordinated 7 artists’ schedules, soundchecks, and set times for event

·        Managed team of five volunteers to assist in artist handling, traffic flow, refreshments, and merchandise

OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT INTERN, Data Garden LLC, Philadelphia

Summer 2013

·        Reviewed state and federal business status

·        Monitored budgets for record releases

·        Produced sales reports for artists

·        Managed projects related to album releases

 

Skills & Proficiencies

·        Programs: Microsoft Office, G Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro

·        YouTube CMS Certified

·        Social Media: Familiar with many platforms and experienced with Hootesuite for management

·        Other: HTML, CSS, and Fluent in French